Most of you have been teaching for several weeks. Patterns are probably beginning to emerge and classroom routines are probably making you feel more comfortable than you were when you started. Can you still see the teacher that you started this semester wanting to be? Are you satisfied that you're actually teaching or are you concerned that you may be getting immersed in playing the "game of school?" Assess your teaching so far. What are you doing well, and what do you know you need to work on? What evidence are you seeing for both your successes and difficulties? What are you determined to change and why?
So far, I have greatly enjoyed my experience student teaching. I feel like I learn so much everyday. The first week I felt like I was from another country, and spoke another language, being thrown into an emersion classroom. After the first week, I had already learned so much, and had improved greatly. I am satisfied with the teacher I am becoming and I avoid getting immersed in the "game of school" at all costs. When I was in high school, I played that game well, so now it is easy for me to spot students that are doing the same. Although I am satisfied with the teacher I am right now, I know I can improved, learn more, and be better. Everyday I learn something new. Whether it's how to handle a certain situation, a classroom management technique, or how to conduct a new type of activity; I am continually trying new things.
Immediately after I do a lesson, my CTs have me write down what went well, and what could be improved. Then, if I can, I improve them right away. For example, I realized I could have set a worksheet/activity more efficently, so I went back and revised and saved it right then, that way I would have it for next time. This skill is something that helps me improve.
I feel that I need to work on classroom management. I am confortable with content, how I teach the material, and with what the students are learning. I feel that I am improving on my classroom management, but I know I can do better. I also feel that having great classroom management skills is something that comes with time and experience.
So far, I have greatly enjoyed my experience student teaching. I feel like I learn so much everyday. The first week I felt like I was from another country, and spoke another language, being thrown into an emersion classroom. After the first week, I had already learned so much, and had improved greatly. I am satisfied with the teacher I am becoming and I avoid getting immersed in the "game of school" at all costs. When I was in high school, I played that game well, so now it is easy for me to spot students that are doing the same. Although I am satisfied with the teacher I am right now, I know I can improved, learn more, and be better. Everyday I learn something new. Whether it's how to handle a certain situation, a classroom management technique, or how to conduct a new type of activity; I am continually trying new things.
Immediately after I do a lesson, my CTs have me write down what went well, and what could be improved. Then, if I can, I improve them right away. For example, I realized I could have set a worksheet/activity more efficently, so I went back and revised and saved it right then, that way I would have it for next time. This skill is something that helps me improve.
I feel that I need to work on classroom management. I am confortable with content, how I teach the material, and with what the students are learning. I feel that I am improving on my classroom management, but I know I can do better. I also feel that having great classroom management skills is something that comes with time and experience.